Match Day Programme: Scotland vs. France Summer Nations Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations encounter that took place earlier this year betwen France and Scotland featured two red cards inside the first 12 minutes; only three red cards had been issued in the previous 99 meetings between...
Match Day Programme: Argentina vs. South Africa II
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa are bidding for an eighth consecutive victory over Argentina after wins in Salta and Pretoria in 2019, Port Elizabeth twice in 2021, Buenos Aires and Durban in 2022 and Johannesburg in the...
Argentina v South Africa Preview: A battle in Buenos Aires
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina and South Africa lock horns for a second weekend in a row as the two sides clash in their first Rugby World Cup warm-up game following the conclusion of the Rugby Championship. Little split...
Hooker Michael van Vuuren joins Newcastle Falcons
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyExperienced hooker Michael van Vuuren has bolstered Newcastle Falcons’ front-row ranks by joining on a one-season deal. The 31-year-old arrives from South African side Emirates Lions, for...
World Rankings Could Change Following This Weekend
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeventeen of the top 20 sides in the World Rugby rankings are in action this weekend with Georgia, Portugal and Spain the exceptions. Ireland and New Zealand, the top two sides in the world, won't be...
Juan Cruz Mallia Receives 2 Week Suspension
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe SANZAAR Judicial Committee has found Juan Cruz Mallia of Argentina guilty of contravening Law 9.11: Players must not do anything that is reckless or dangerous to others, after he was cited following...
Cheika Continues Los Pumas 'Rotation' For Boks Clash
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina coach Michael Cheika has continued his rotation policy ahead of the World Cup warm-up match against South Africa in Buenos Aires on Saturday. The starting XV shows five changes from that which...
Match Day Programme: Wales vs. England Summer Nations Series
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThis mammoth fixture between Wales and England will see the Welsh look to dot their I's and cross their T's after a very underwhelming six nations series. The English will be looking to see how well they...
Match Day Programme: Australia vs. New Zealand - Bledisloe Cup 2
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a blow out performance last week in Melbourne, New Zealand tackle Australia on home ground in an international friendly. The short format of the Rugby Championship competition concluded as well last...
All Blacks name three debutants for second Bledisloe Cup clash in Dunedin
3 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks selectors Ian Foster, Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt have named the team to play Australia at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin (kick-off 2:35pm NZT). Captain Sam Cane has returned to lead...
